Financial Advocate
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LocationMercy Medical Center
Work modehybrid
Typefull-time
SeniorityEntry
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedOct 23, 2026 · 2w ago
Verified live2d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Greets all visitors and guests upon arrival
Confer with guarantor/patient, Medical Staff and other hospital/clinic personnel to ensure prompt and full payment on accounts
Documents all conversations and actions taken into the Practice Management System
Accepts payment by phone and established payment arrangements according to established policies
Responds to inquiries, written, phone, and in person regarding guarantor accounts
Prepares financial hardship papers for guarantor
Maintains guarantor work queues according to procedure
Works with collection agencies and virtual liaison to resolve account balances
Participates in training new Financial Advocates
Attends staff meetings regularly
Receives and routes all miscellaneous calls from call center
Updates demographic insurance information into the billing system as appropriate
Proficient in operation of computer, calculator, filing systems, copy/fax machines and telephone system
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent public relations and human relations - exemplifies The Mercy Touch
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Critical thinking and attention to detail
Exhibits good judgement
Handles confidential information with discretion and diplomacy
Commitment to life-long learning
Flexibility and dependability, works well with a wide variety of individuals and leadership styles
Ability to work with minimal to no supervision
Preferred knowledge of EPIC software
Preferred proficiency in Microsoft Office products
One year previous experience in medical office, medical business office or insurance industry (preferred)
One year direct customer service experience (preferred)
Cash handling experience (preferred)
High School Diploma or equivalent strongly preferred; relevant experience to be considered in lieu of degree
Follows Mercy's safety guidelines
Mercy is an equal-opportunity employer
Skills
EPIC
Microsoft Office
Work Shift
Day
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Summary
This position supports Mercy’s philosophy of patient centered care by providing compassionate assistance to patients regarding financial matters associated with services provided by Mercy Medical Center and MSO clients.
Job Description
Job Duties
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Greets all visitors and guests upon arrival.
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Confers with guarantor/patient, Medical Staff and other hospital/clinic personnel in order to ensure prompt and full payment on accounts.
•
Documents all conversations and actions taken into the Practice Management System.
•
Accepts payment by phone and established payment arrangements according to established policies.
•
Responds to inquiries, written, phone, and in person regarding guarantor accounts.
•
Prepares financial hardship papers for guarantor.
•
Maintains guarantor work queues according to procedure, clearly defining next actions and follow-up dates on all accounts.
•
Works with collection agencies and virtual liaison to resolve account balances.
•
Participates in training new Financial Advocates and is supportive of new staff, working for their successful orientation.
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Attends staff meetings regularly (as per hospital policy) unless called upon to provide coverage for other staff members to attend.
•
Receives and routes all miscellaneous calls from call center.
•
Updates demographic insurance information into the billing system as appropriate.
•
Follows Mercy’s safety guidelines, carries out job-specific safety duties and responsibilities, and promptly reports any unsafe conditions, situations, incidents and injuries.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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Preferred knowledge of EPIC software.
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Preferred proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
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Proficient in operation of computer, calculator, filing systems, copy/fax machines and telephone system.
•
Excellent interpersonal skills.
•
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
•
Excellent public relations and human relations - exemplifies The Mercy Touch.
•
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
•
Critical thinking and attention to detail.
•
Exhibits good judgement.
•
Handles confidential information with discretion and diplomacy.
•
Commitment to life-long learning, e.g. willingness to learn/upgrade skills related to duties.
•
Flexibility and dependability, works well with a wide variety of individuals and leadership styles.
•
Ability to work with minimal to no supervision.
Professional Experience
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Preferred:
One year previous experience in medical office, medical business office or insurance industry.
One year direct customer service experience
Cash handling experience
Education
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High School Diploma or equivalent strongly preferred. Relevant experience to be considered in lieu of degree.
Licensure, Certification, Registration
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N/A
Physical Requirements
Sedentary: Exert up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a minute amount frequently
Light: Exert up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently
Pay Rate Type
Hourly
Mercy is an independent, community-based organization supporting the Cedar Rapids area for over 120 years.
Legal
Mercy is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and therefore evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.